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Monday February 6th 2012

Posts Tagged ‘Bacon’

Onion, Cheese, and Bacon Tart

Onion, Cheese, and Bacon Tart

When I think of tarts, I think fruit.  After having this tart, I think bacon, cheese and onions.  This tart is reminiscent of a quiche, but is not heavy on the eggs.  This allows the flavors of the onion cheese and bacon to come through without being masked by the eggs. The tart consists of chopped onions, bacon, and Gruyère cheese baked in [...]

Sausages and Pork Chops Baked with Fruited Sauerkraut

Sausages and Pork Chops Baked with Fruited Sauerkraut

Sometimes you have a craving for pork chops.  Then sometimes you have a craving for sausage.  Sausages and Pork Chops Baked with Fruited Sauerkraut is definitely the best of both worlds.  I was sated by the juicy pork chops and the mild flavored knackwurst.   The fruited sauerkraut with prunes and apricots tie the flavors of the pork chops [...]

Eggs Benedict Bread Pudding

Eggs Benedict Bread Pudding

If you like Eggs Benedict, you will love it as a bread pudding.  Eggs Benedict Bread Pudding is a great dish for a weekend brunch and is suitable for large gatherings. Eggs Benedict Bread Pudding is made with all the familiar trappings of the normal Benedict.  However, added is broccoli and Jarlsberg cheese. The English muffins are soaked and [...]

Braised Chicken Thighs with Sauerkraut

Braised Chicken Thighs with Sauerkraut

Hähnchenschenkel mit Sauerkraut or Braised Chicken Thighs with Sauerkraut is a wonderful German inspired dish. You can find sauerkraut in different incarnations all around Europe and other parts of the world. Sauerkraut is fermented shredded cabbage. It is fermented with lactic acid, which imparts a sour taste. Paired with savory meat, it is [...]